2009-10-12 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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RESOLUTION 09- 1 1 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2009 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA), FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF LOCAL FACILITIES. WHEREAS, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the President signed into law on February 17, 2009, to stimulate the economy and create jobs; and, WHEREAS, ARRA included $3.2 billion in funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program authorized in Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) and signed into law on December 19, 2007; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the EECBG program is to, 1) reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, and to the maximum extent practicable, maximize benefits for local and regional communities; 2) reduce the total energy use of eligible entities; and, 3) improve the energy efficiency in the building sector, the transportation sector and other appropriate sectors; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has limited financial resources and desires to support the development of energy efficiency programs; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Porte accepts its allocation and may also accept additional funds that may become available at a later date; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has developed or is interested in developing a EECBG project, which is sustainable and has measurable energy savings, job creation and economic stimulus effects into the city and, WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is determined to support energy efficiency projects that leverage federal funds with other public and private resources, including coordinated efforts involving other Federal programs targeting community development; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Porte intends to comply with all agreed upon contractual requirements of ARRA, the EECBG program and other federal and state law: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT 1. The City of La Porte, through the City Manager, pursues all EECBG funding made available through ARRA and being allocated by the State Energy Conservation Office to be used to assist in reaching the city's goals of energy efficiency. 2. The City of La Porte continues its commitment toward energy efficiency for the citizens of La Porte and all of Texas.